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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,187.16, 48,566.58 and 23,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,187.16, 48,566.58 and 23,251 is: 32,091.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,187.16 : 48,566.58 = 23,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,187.16/48,566.58 = 23,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,187.16x = 48,566.58 × 23,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,187.16x = 1,129,221,551.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,221,551.58/35,187.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,091.86

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